Transition

[Lee-Bee]

That same child...a few weeks after starting I put in a new baby gate. He stood by it for 2 days and cried. Just could not handle it being there, when it wasn't there before. I couldn't help but laugh...because it was just too funny. Now I bring in new stuff, move stuff etc and doesn't phase him at all...but in that transition period the child NEEDED everything to stay the same or he just couldn't cope.

Transitioning sucks. And as caring,nurturing caregivers it really sucks but we truly do have to turn off the 'caring' dial for a while and tune out the crying in the transition stage. If you let it get to you, it will end your career really quickly!

[summerfielddayhome]

I have a 12 month old and a 2.5 year old. I also have a 4 year old in my care. He is the second child ( his older sister is 7 or 8) but I don't believe he has had much socialization. Hopefully this will pass soon but I am happy to hear it is normal. He comes to my home 3 days a week, this being his second week in my home. So its still early on. I will try and keep a consistent routine for him so he feel more comfortable . I was getting worried that even outside he was still miserable!! Thank you for your advise!